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Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can have serious consequences. It is often caused by long-term stress and exhaustion, as well as mental disorders. Due to lack of sleep or the phenomenon of interrupted sleep, the body cannot rest, and thus loses the ability to regenerate, it becomes more and more tired, which can lead to severe exhaustion. Onirex is one of the measures that help fight insomnia and restore full-fledged sleep. There are also substitutes for Onirex available on the market.
Onirex – indications
Onirex is a film-coated tablet formulation with a score line that can be divided in half. The package may contain 10, 20 or 100 tablets, each containing 10 mg of the active ingredient. The role of the active ingredient is played by the tartrate zolpidemu. The drug is administered orally. The indication is severe insomnia, which disrupts the proper functioning of the body and becomes burdensome for the patient and may lead to the development of other ailments. The need to prescribe Onirex to a patient is always determined by the doctor after an interview: he should explain the causes of insomnia and start fighting the causes of its development.
Onirex – dosage
The dose of the drug is always adjusted by the doctor, based on the recommendations based on the medical history and the severity of the patient’s complaints. The recommended dose of Onirex is 10 mg per 24 hours. The dose should be taken at once just before going to bed. After taking the medicine, you should wait at least 8 hours before performing any activities that require concentration. There are substitutes for Onirex available on the market, such as Zolsana, Hypnogen or Polsen, but before buying them, consult your doctor or pharmacist. The maximum daily dose is one tablet. Do not exceed the daily dose, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Onirex – contraindications and side effects
Contraindication to taking Onirex is an allergy or hypersensitivity to the active substance or any other ingredient of the preparation. Other conditions that prevent you from taking this medication include muscle tiredness, sleep apnea, respiratory failure, or liver failure. Onirex should not be used by people under 18 years of age.
Particular caution must be exercised by patients suffering from renal disorders, as well as the elderly. Before using Onirex, people who are struggling or struggling with addictions, depression or delusions should notify their doctor.
Possible side effects include
- constant sleepiness,
- emotional indifference,
- headache and dizziness
- double vision
- loss of balance,
- indigestion and others.
Long-term use of the preparation and gradual increase in the dose of Onirex may be associated with addiction or sleepwalking. Except in certain circumstances, it should not be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
| Name of the drug / preparation | Onirex |
| Wstęp | Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can have serious consequences. It is often caused by long-term stress and exhaustion, as well as mental disorders. Due to the lack of sleep or the phenomenon of interrupted sleep, the body cannot rest, and thus it loses the ability to regenerate, it becomes more and more tired, which can lead to severe exhaustion of the body. Onirex is one of the measures that help you fight insomnia and be able to enjoy a full-fledged sleep again. There are also substitutes for Onirex available on the market |
| Manufacturer | Orion |
| Form, dose, packaging | coated tablets, pack of 10, 20 or 100 tablets, 10 mg |
| Availability category | on prescription |
| The active substance | zolpidemu winian |
| Indication | severe insomnia |
| Dosage | max 1 tablet a day |
| Contraindications to use | allergy or hypersensitivity to the active substance or any other component of the preparation. Other conditions that prevent you from taking this medication include muscle tiredness, sleep apnea, respiratory failure, or liver failure. |
| Warnings | do not take the drug during breastfeeding and pregnancy. After taking the drug, wait min. 8 hours before performing any activities |
| Interactions | taking other medications should be reported to the doctor |
| Side effects | constant drowsiness, emotional indifference, pain and dizziness, double vision, loss of balance, indigestion |
| Other (if any) | x |